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    Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

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    Urbana, USMUPIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $61,820.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    64
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 64-credit, 2-year, in-person MUP program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $61,820 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The MUP program provides core courses in planning theory, history, analysis, law, and workshops, along with flexible concentrations in areas such as land use and environmental planning, transportation planning, community development for social justice, and local and regional economic development. It includes electives, a recommended internship, and a required capstone project or thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores with your online application. Send official scores to institutional code 1836 (we do not use department codes). Please see https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04c for the latest information. For admission purposes, you may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Submit TOEFL or IELTS scores with your online application. Send official scores to institutional code 1836 (we do not use department codes). Please see https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04c for the latest information. For admission purposes, you may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $19,404.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $61,820 across 64 required credits.
    Is Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 2 years and 64 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 computed from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and any subsequent graduate study
    Is Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Urban Planning (MUP) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.